-acitate|-ˈæsɪteɪt|compd.suffix=-aci-(see -acious) + -t-(see -ty) + -ate, forming vbs. on adjs. in -aci-ous or ns. in -aci-ty, according to the regular type of vbs. in -tate (L. -tāre, -tātum) f.ns. in -ty (L. -tātem). As cap-acitate, to produce the capacity.